The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-10-06
screamed, and a scene of confusion, lasting
several minutes, followed.

VS. DEFY EVERYBODY.

Along the line of march the masses were
noisy though orderly, and for the most
part kept the line of the curbS on either side
but 10000 young Americans, from to 20
years old, deted the cavalry, infantry, ar
tillery and police, broke through all the lines
and over all restraints, clung 10 the car
riages, and when driven from one, fastened
themselves to another, lodged blows from
the batons Of the police, ran around
and even under the horses of the
escort, and suffered everything apparently
but death or mutilation rather than keep in
line. 1t was thought that human poSsibili-
ties i'll the way of exultant crowds had
reached elimination at st. Louis, but it
was matter of remark among the visitors
that in point of numbers Chicago had gone
beyond. Her demonstration seemed to the
visitors to comprehend her entire popula-
ton.
CLEVELAND GROWS PALE.
In the meantime the President, who had
been standing hat in hand, grew pale from
the exertion of keeping his place in the jam,
and the mob behind was cleared back a
tlifle. In the street, however, it was I'M
possible to keep clear space for the
parade. Every moment it would be forced
to stop for time while the police were
forcing the crowds back The regular troops
got through all right, but the Second regi-
ment was shut off for nearly five minutes.
The Cleveland cavalry suffered similar
fate, but managed to squeeze through.
When comparative order had been restored
on the platform, Mayor Roche stepped for
ward and delivered the following address:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: In behalf of its citizens. it
becomes my pleasant duty to tender you a cor
dial welcome to Chicago, a city OF new and pro
greSSve civilization, cosmopolitan in its people,
character and spirit, respecting the constitution
and laws OF the country, devoted to liberty reg
H. ~ I'll,
Seas greets with all the tokens Of rejoicing and
good will the chief magistrate of the nation
nation whose growth. progress, prosperity and
happiness are without parallel in the world.
The successor of long line of iustrious Presi-
dents, whose names adorn the pages of our his
tory, and whose deeds live in the grateful recol-
lection Of onr citizens you come to
people, and representing the sovereignty
of a nation of SoveregnS. Your high office is
the symbol of the power and glory of free gov
ernment and free people In respecting you
we respect ourselves In honoring you we honor
good government, good citizenship and un-
reserved loyalty to the constitution and laws of
our land. We desire to express our sincere
qualification that our chief magistrate, by per-
sonal observation is to verify the fact that the
West is no small part of our com
mon mon country. and our belief that
during your Western tour AS you have limited
your visit to Chicago to single day, We can do
little more in the time allotted IT'S than to show
you few of our dwellings, temples and to
notify you that to-day the latch string is out in
every home in Chicago. OF whatever nation
ality, creed or complexion. the citizens Of this
city have only thoughts'and words of welcome,
and hearty good will for the chief magistrate
of the freest and best government on earth.
CLEVELAND's RESPONSE.
The President responded as follows
1t was soon after the election of 1884 that an
old resident of your city was earnestl urginx
me to pay you visit. He endeavored to meet
all the objections that were started and insisted
with unyiedug pertinacity that the invitation
should be accepted. At last, and after all per-
Suation seemed to fail he vehementy broke out
with this declaration: People out where live
don't think man is fit for President who has
never seen Chicago" have often thought of
when | have felt that was not doing for the
people and public welfare all that mghJ be
done, or all would like to do, have wondered
whether things would not have gone
better if had visited Chicago. Indeed it has,
/ believe been publicly stated on one or more
public occasions when the short comngS of
the present chief executive were under discus
sion that nothing could be expected of a man
who had never been west of some designated
place or river; and this, suppose, means the
same, that my Chicago friend meant, and in
wolves the same accusation, and conclusion.
If my alleged official crimes and misdemean-
ors are thus charitably accounted for l
shall not complain, while l confess that
the declaration of the representative of this city
and loyalty of which your great city is a stIIk
ing monument. All have heard of, if they have
not seen it, for every one of your people seems
to have organized himself into a committee of
one to spread its glories abroad. And now that
am here, feel like saying, with the Queen of
Sheba, The half was not told me-
cHTcAGo's HISTORY.
Ny amazement is greatly increased when
recall Little recent history. In 1888 the town
of Chicago was Incorporated. Upon the uues-
ton of incorporation thirteen votes We're cast.
one of which was in the negative. We do not
know the reason which actuated this citizen in
his adverse vote, but if he were mere to-day
believe he would he heartily ashamed of il
Five days after its incorporation as a town,
Chicago held its first election for town officers,
and we are told that the total vote on that oc-
casion was y. We look in vain for any trace of
boodleis in those days, though we are
told that the first building constructed
after the establishment of the town was a long
iail Your population i'm 1887. when Chicago
was Incorporated a city was 1000. The number
of its inhabitants in 1871 was 10000 or upwards,
and the valuation OF its property probably $3.50.
0O0,000 Its immense growth and volume of
business had then made it a marvel among mod
efn cities. At this time it was visited by a dire
full calamity, without Il parallel in extent and
destruction, which threatened all its
promise of greatness and apparently
ended its career. In October of
that year fire occurred which burned oyer an
area within the city of 2,l00 acres, killed 200
persons consumed 10000 buildings, made home
the value of 5000 600. Then followed an ex-
hibtion of enterprise and bravery as unparal-
leled as the disaster which called them forth
The citizens of Chicago lost no time in amenta-
ton and not for a moment did they lose faith
in the sure destiny of their city. Almost
among its emhers they commenced business and
,ipon its ashes they began 10 build Sixteen years
hava passed. and there has arisen here city
many fold more populous. more beautiful and
moro prosperous than luu lost in 1871. Who
have a greater right TO be proud and satisfied
than the citizens Of Chicago! You have said
that the President ought to see Chicago. ! am
here 10 see il and its hospitable, large hearted
people.
WASHINGTON WORTH WATCHING.
Bnt because your city is so great, and your in
terests so large aud important. know yoN will
allow ne to suggest that ! have left at home a
city you ought t0 see and know more about
in point of fact, ii would he well for YOU TO keep
yolir ewes closely upon il all the time. Your
servants and agents arc there. IL will he
well for you not to forget that in the perform
ance of your political duties with thoughtful
ness and broad patriotism there lies not only
safeguard against business disaster, but inn
poi'tant obligation Of citizenship.
OFF FOR DINNER.
1t was - O'Clock when the crowd be-
gan TO dispcrse. There was such jam that
The President could not leave the platform
for some time. Finally, however. he got
away, faint with hunger and exertion and
was driven to the Palmer House to eat din
ner and prepare for a reception in half
an hour Through some oversight of
the city authorities there were only six no